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Question by FunkyGurl: Is strength training necessary for weight loss?
I’m 5’7 and weigh about 155lbs, trying to get down to 135 lbs, I know thats not thin but I just want to get healthy. Currently I am doing cardio for 1 hour about 6 imes a week, but I was wondering whether strength training is necessary for weight loss too.

If yes, what kind of regime should I follow? (weights, exercises?)

Also, should the strength training be done before or after cardio?

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Tony Pro
I don’t have the knowledge to answer your question, but I will say something which many people overlook; that is muscle weighs almost three times as much as fat, so building muscle can make it seem like you’re burning less fat than you actually are.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

(PRWEB) November 6, 2004

According to Dan Huff, New Jersey-based strength and conditioning professional, most weight room accidents can be easily avoided. With the tragic death of a Florida teen (http://prepsports.tbo.com/prepsports/MGBNXOBH11E.html) during a strength training session it is important to learn how to use a weight room safely.

Dan is available to share with you his simple, yet effective tips for improving strength training safety including:

-Never Train Alone

-Always have a competent spotter that understands the exercise being performed

-Know your limitations

-Know the limitations of those training with you

-Begin each training session with a proper warm up

-Eat an energy rich meal 1 to 2 hours prior to training

-Keep your weight room organized so that there is room to maneuver

-Do not perform exercises that are too advanced for your level

-Always listen to the weight room supervisor (trainer, coach, strength and conditioning coordinator, etc.)

-Know the location of emergency equipment (AED, First Aid kit, fire extinguisher) and the nearest phone to call for help.

Daniel J. Huff, CSCS Owner and Director of Coaches of Huff Training has been involved in organized sports as an athlete, coach, official, trainer, and strength and conditioning specialist.

He attended William Paterson University to obtain his degree in Exercise Physiology and has passed the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) test to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

He is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Fairleigh Dickinson University where he develops and implements strength and conditioning programs for all NCAA Division 1 athletes and works with the sports medicine department. He is also responsible for overseeing all aspects of fitness center operation.

For more information, or to set up an interview with Dan, please call 201-838-6136 or e-mail dan@hufftraining.com

About Huff Training

Huff Training is a results driven sport conditioning company, serving determined athletes looking for professional motivational coaching to take them to the next level. Unlike large fitness centers, Huff Training takes a personal interest in the goals and progress of each individual athlete to ensure that results are being reached and performance is being enhanced. For more information, visit http://www.hufftraining.com.

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Former bodybuilder, professional wrestler and fitness model John Quinlan audio podcast interview conducted by Steve Shaw of Muscle & Strength.com on April 6, 2010. This was the very first audio podcast interview done on Muscle & Strength. This audio podcast interview with John, as well as other athlete podcast interviews, is available for free public mp3 download in its full entirety on Muscle & Strength.com by clicking on the Podcast tab at the top of the main page.

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